Summary
Since the Spring of this year, AI-powered glasses have been available for visually impaired people in the UK. This article – written by Lindsay and read by Mary – provides a summary of what some of the different brands offer – from real time navigation and menu reading, through to face recognition.
Audio
You may listen here to preview the content. To download click the “Download” button below the audio player.
Some material in this recording may have been reproduced under Section 31b of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014.
Post valid until 11:59pm on Sunday October 19th, 2025
Authors
-
-
Lindsay is a physically disabled person and previous Assistance Dog owner. In the past she was involved as an actor and scriptwriter with a local Amateur Dramatics Society and during Lockdown became a topical piece contributor for a parish newsletter. All creative avenues are explored, particularly art based as initially a trained Graphic Designer and now a keen hobbyist party game, boardgame developer. Lindsay also undertakes diverse online charity work as both a Volunteer Humanitarian Mapper and an Audio Content Contributor.